Quote by Orson Scott Card

He deserved to die except that nothing deserves death.

He deserved to die except that nothing deserves death.

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that while someone may have done something morally wrong or deserving of punishment, no one inherently deserves to die. It challenges the concept of deserving death as a form of punishment, suggesting that no crime or wrongdoing justifies the taking of a person's life. It prompts reflection on the value of life and questions the validity of justifications for capital punishment or similarly extreme measures.

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Death

By Orson Scott Card

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